Food scene
One of the best burger's in GR! They also have amazing duck nachos!
96 locals recommend
Brewery Vivant
925 Cherry St SEOne of the best burger's in GR! They also have amazing duck nachos!
Check out the Paella! It's very large and takes a long time to prepare, but it's top notch!
65 locals recommend
San Chez A Tapas Bistro
38 Fulton St WCheck out the Paella! It's very large and takes a long time to prepare, but it's top notch!
Must try: Bronuts! (Also right next to an awesome coffee shop called Lyon St Cafe –– see posting for specifics.)
16 locals recommend
Nantucket Baking Co.
615 Lyon St NEMust try: Bronuts! (Also right next to an awesome coffee shop called Lyon St Cafe –– see posting for specifics.)
Lyon Street Cafe
617 Lyon St NECan't go wrong with the Cafe Miel!
Great place for classic (prohibition era) cocktails. My personal favorites: Last Word and Aviation!
21 locals recommend
Buffalo Traders Lounge
950 Fulton St EGreat place for classic (prohibition era) cocktails. My personal favorites: Last Word and Aviation!
Madcap Coffee Company
98 Monroe Center St NWBest fried chicken in town! They also have very tasty (alcoholic) slushees –– be sure to try the "You're my boy blue!" (Old School reference)
15 locals recommend
Hancock
1157 Wealthy Street SoutheastBest fried chicken in town! They also have very tasty (alcoholic) slushees –– be sure to try the "You're my boy blue!" (Old School reference)
One of the hottest restaurant's in town! Great variety of tacos and margaritas! My personal favorite is the pastor tacos and the prickly pear margarita!
90 locals recommend
Donkey Taqueria
665 Wealthy St SEOne of the hottest restaurant's in town! Great variety of tacos and margaritas! My personal favorite is the pastor tacos and the prickly pear margarita!
Neighborhoods
Very old homes with lots of character! Most of these homes have been converted into multi-family rental, but they still maintain their original features!
35 locals recommend
Heritage Hill
Very old homes with lots of character! Most of these homes have been converted into multi-family rental, but they still maintain their original features!
Eastown
Young, hip area with lots of fun places to check out!
Sightseeing
One of the best go to beach spots. Whether it be on the hottest day of summer or the coldest day of winter, there's always reason to make a trip! (But depending on the day/season, dress accordingly!!)
47 locals recommend
Rosy Mound Natural Area
13925 Lakeshore AveOne of the best go to beach spots. Whether it be on the hottest day of summer or the coldest day of winter, there's always reason to make a trip! (But depending on the day/season, dress accordingly!!)
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
11 Sheldon Ave NEGrand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl St NWHome of "Coast Guard"! Probably the most well-known beach in West Michigan. While it's regularly busy, it's also a staple among beaches in the West Michigan area. If you're up for the drive, it's well worth the trip!
76 locals recommend
Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrHome of "Coast Guard"! Probably the most well-known beach in West Michigan. While it's regularly busy, it's also a staple among beaches in the West Michigan area. If you're up for the drive, it's well worth the trip!
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NEMeyer May House
450 Madison Ave SEFrank Lloyd Wright home!